http://www.autoblog.com/2007/04/06/officially-official-introducing-the-2008-bmw-m3-coupe/ Autoblog Comments for Officially Official: Introducing the 2008 BMW M3 Coupé http://www.autoblog.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.autoblog.com en-us Copyright 2008 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/04/06/officially-official-introducing-the-2008-bmw-m3-coupe/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/04/06/officially-official-introducing-the-2008-bmw-m3-coupe/Apr 6th 2007 1:41PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/04/06/officially-official-introducing-the-2008-bmw-m3-coupe/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/04/06/officially-official-introducing-the-2008-bmw-m3-coupe/
Really interested to see some performance numbers from this thing.]]>Apr 6th 2007 1:42PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/04/06/officially-official-introducing-the-2008-bmw-m3-coupe/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/04/06/officially-official-introducing-the-2008-bmw-m3-coupe/Apr 6th 2007 1:43PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/04/06/officially-official-introducing-the-2008-bmw-m3-coupe/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/04/06/officially-official-introducing-the-2008-bmw-m3-coupe/Apr 6th 2007 1:44PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/04/06/officially-official-introducing-the-2008-bmw-m3-coupe/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/04/06/officially-official-introducing-the-2008-bmw-m3-coupe/
What gives BMW?

So this M3 will be heavier than the last one and no faster?

Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.]]>Apr 6th 2007 2:07PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/04/06/officially-official-introducing-the-2008-bmw-m3-coupe/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/04/06/officially-official-introducing-the-2008-bmw-m3-coupe/
The bulge (in theory) would simply provide more room underneath for more elaborate intake work. it certainly does not signify forced induction.]]>Apr 6th 2007 2:16PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/04/06/officially-official-introducing-the-2008-bmw-m3-coupe/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/04/06/officially-official-introducing-the-2008-bmw-m3-coupe/
it's just like the press release for e46 m3 says 5.2 secs but it actually makes it in 4.8 secs. i'd bet this m3 makes it in 4.5 or less.]]>Apr 6th 2007 2:18PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/04/06/officially-official-introducing-the-2008-bmw-m3-coupe/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/04/06/officially-official-introducing-the-2008-bmw-m3-coupe/
Also, #3 I completely agree with you about the wheels.... there is just something odd about them that I can't put my finger on either that is just throwing off the flow of the car. Easy fix though...]]>Apr 6th 2007 2:18PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/04/06/officially-official-introducing-the-2008-bmw-m3-coupe/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/04/06/officially-official-introducing-the-2008-bmw-m3-coupe/
The actual tested numbers for the E46 were 4.8s as you say, but when they originally launched it they claimed 5.2

I wouldn't be surprised if the number drops to below 4.8 when the new model gets some hands on testing.

Also, keep in mind that there is much much more to acceleration than 0-60 times, or even quarter miles.

At some point with a relatively heavy luxury car you are going to reach the limits of how quickly the car can sprint from standstill based on traction. There aren't many 3500lb cars that sport below 4.8s 0-60 times.

I expect the real increases from this car will come in the 3rd gear and above levels, which will really only benefit those who want to lose their licenses or those who take their cars to tracks and club days.

My comments on the car:

Not a huge fan of the hood bulge, the black CF roof, or the dark wheels.

If I had the money for one of these, I'd see if I could put a hood from a regular 3 series on there (hoping that the bulge isn't functional to fit the V8) paint the CF roof body color, and put a set of regular alloy grey wheels on it.

Now speaking of money... Has there been any word on pricing and release dates?]]>Apr 6th 2007 2:18PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/04/06/officially-official-introducing-the-2008-bmw-m3-coupe/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/04/06/officially-official-introducing-the-2008-bmw-m3-coupe/
the m3, side on, looks so boring.

front and back are YEAH ! HO-KAYYYYYYYYYY WHAT!]]>Apr 6th 2007 2:23PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/04/06/officially-official-introducing-the-2008-bmw-m3-coupe/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/04/06/officially-official-introducing-the-2008-bmw-m3-coupe/
The regenerative braking is used instead of an alternator...

Is there a risk that your battery will run low on long cruise controlled highway trips that don't involve much braking?]]>Apr 6th 2007 2:24PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/04/06/officially-official-introducing-the-2008-bmw-m3-coupe/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/04/06/officially-official-introducing-the-2008-bmw-m3-coupe/
Such an *odd* color for introducing this car (milky red?), and the 'titanium' wheels simply add to the bleakness.

I do like how the front wheels are properly concave (that's one thing that really bothered me about the e46 M3 wheels).

Love the e92 in general, but the mirrors are Bangle-diculous, and the edges of the headlight housing still look too Japanese. ]]>Apr 6th 2007 2:26PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/04/06/officially-official-introducing-the-2008-bmw-m3-coupe/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/04/06/officially-official-introducing-the-2008-bmw-m3-coupe/Apr 6th 2007 2:26PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/04/06/officially-official-introducing-the-2008-bmw-m3-coupe/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/04/06/officially-official-introducing-the-2008-bmw-m3-coupe/Apr 6th 2007 2:27PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/04/06/officially-official-introducing-the-2008-bmw-m3-coupe/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/04/06/officially-official-introducing-the-2008-bmw-m3-coupe/
Some of us are actually excited about this.

IMHO the best M cars from BMW where those that were fast and fun to drive but didn't scream "BOYRACER".

It's a sign that BMW might actually be going back to the early M days when M's were fast and competent cars without the retarded bling factor.

I welcome this immensely.]]>Apr 6th 2007 2:28PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/04/06/officially-official-introducing-the-2008-bmw-m3-coupe/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/04/06/officially-official-introducing-the-2008-bmw-m3-coupe/
I'm looking at the E46 M3 Brouchure from BMW. For the 2001 MY car (the first year for the E46).

It says 0-60 4.8s.

Nowhere does it say 5.X. That number didn't "come down" from some other number.

Also "There aren't many 3500lb cars that sport below 4.8s 0-60 times."

Guess again.

997 Porsche Turbo 3,573 lbs 0-60 3.4
Lamborghini Murcielago 3670 lbs 0-60 3.4
Ferrari 612 Scaglietti 4056 lbs 0-60 4.2
Bugatti Veyron 4470 lbs 0-60 2.6

The list goes on and on and on...
]]>Apr 6th 2007 2:30PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/04/06/officially-official-introducing-the-2008-bmw-m3-coupe/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/04/06/officially-official-introducing-the-2008-bmw-m3-coupe/Apr 6th 2007 2:35PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/04/06/officially-official-introducing-the-2008-bmw-m3-coupe/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/04/06/officially-official-introducing-the-2008-bmw-m3-coupe/http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2008-bmw-m3/206100/), that hood bulge serves no purpose, other then cosmetics. It looks weird, especially from side. Very nice package overall though. ]]>Apr 6th 2007 2:40PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/04/06/officially-official-introducing-the-2008-bmw-m3-coupe/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/04/06/officially-official-introducing-the-2008-bmw-m3-coupe/Apr 6th 2007 2:40PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/04/06/officially-official-introducing-the-2008-bmw-m3-coupe/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/04/06/officially-official-introducing-the-2008-bmw-m3-coupe/
I'm sorry, WHICH original M3 didn't look like a boy racer car? They've always looked pretty rice, er, race-tastic to me.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:BMW_M3_E30.jpg

http://www.fahrcar.com/bmw-e30-m3-side2.jpg]]>Apr 6th 2007 2:41PM